SD8 - Kootenay Lake

What does a school trustee do—and why does the role matter?

Eight weeks from now, on October 17, you can vote for your school trustee—one of nine trustees who serve the public as members of the SD8 Board of Education.

The Board of Education holds public board meetings, online and in-person consultations, and other engagement opportunities throughout the school year for community members to learn about their work, ask questions and share perspectives on public education in SD8.

Get to know the role of school trustee and how the Board serves students, families and communities. Then, this fall, make your choice and vote: https://ow.ly/NMFq50ZB8kV

School trustees are your neighbours - people from varied walks of life who live in SD8 communities and who care about children and public education. They bring their experience, perspectives, skills, and knowledge of their communities to the Board of Education.

Want strong community voices helping shape public education? Vote for your trustee on October 17.

Curious about the role of school trustee? https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

The Board of Education can hear formal appeals from students and families if a decision significantly affects a student’s health, safety or education.

It’s one way the Board supports fair, student-focused decision-making no matter the school or student.

Vote for your trustee of choice on October 17. Help elect your Board of Education.

The Board of Education hires the superintendent. The superintendent oversees hiring for all staff in the school district.

The Board develops policies that support safe, supportive workplaces—helping school teams create environments where students can learn and thrive.

Want to support great school teams? Vote for your school trustee on October 17.

Want to know more about the trustee role? https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

Strategic plan—not the daily plan.

The SD8 Board of Education sets the direction for the district through its strategic plan and policies. School trustees don’t manage schools or direct staff. That’s the work of senior staff and school principals, including the superintendent, secretary-treasurer and departmental directors.

The Board’s role is governance: setting direction, establishing policy and keeping the focus on what matters for students and families across SD8.

Strong governance matters. Vote in the B.C. General Local Elections on October 17, 2026.

Or, perhaps you're curious about becoming a school trustee candidate? https://ow.ly/HwBk50ZyFAJ

Provincial framework. District vision.

The Province sets the curriculum & legislative framework. The SD8 Board of Education sets the strategic direction that guides schools.

Help shape that direction. Vote in the B.C. General Local Elections, October 17, 2026.

https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

2026 School Trustee Elections Notice of Nomination:

Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) (SD8) that nominations for the offices of School Trustee will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate.

Read or download the full Notice of Nomination: https://ow.ly/2zKJ50ZvfAC

Provincial direction. Community values.

The SD8 Board of Education makes decisions within the provincial framework while ensuring those decisions reflect the values and priorities of the communities it serves.

Trustees bring local perspectives to the Board table, then work together to make decisions that support students across the entire district.

Have your say in the future of public education. Vote in the B.C. General Local Elections on October 17, 2026. Or perhaps you are considering the role of school trustee: https://ow.ly/Weac50ZvfoK

From Yahk to Meadow Creek, every student matters.

School District 8 spans an extraordinary region, from Meadow Creek to the Slocan Valley, Salmo, Yahk, and many communities in between. Every community brings unique perspectives, needs and opportunities.

The SD8 Board of Education is made up of trustees elected from across the district. Together, they make decisions as one Board to support students, families and public education throughout SD8.

Help shape the future of public education by voting in the B.C. General Local Elections on October 17, 2026. https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

Teach French Immersion in the Creston Valley.

School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) is looking for a Continuing Late French Immersion Teacher (Grades 5/6/7) at Canyon-Lister Elementary School.

The Creston Valley offers the best of rural and small-town living, strong community connections and four SD8 schools serving students from kindergarten to grade 12. It's a welcoming place to build your career and enjoy your life.

Learn more and apply:

1.0 FTE (Continuing) Late French Immersion Classroom Teacher (Grades 5/6/7) School District 8 Kootenay Lake has a vacancy for a 10 FTE Continuing Late French Immersion Classroom teacher Grades 567 at Canyon Lister Elementary School in Creston BC The awarded applicant will have recent demonstrated successful French Immersion